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Re: Straps For Luggage Rack

To: "Ulix Goettsch" <ulix@u.washington.edu>, "John C. Gottstein" <gottstein@erols.com>
Subject: Re: Straps For Luggage Rack
From: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 19:17:01 +0100
Cc: "Spridgets List" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <Pine.OSF.4.10.9905041135340.13316-100000@saul2.u.washington.edu>
Reply-to: "Guy" <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
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So what, Ulix, is a "rearend pumpkin "
Do I need one ?
Guy

----- Original Message -----
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
To: John C. Gottstein <gottstein@erols.com>
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: 04 May 1999 19:40
Subject: Re: Straps For Luggage Rack


> John,
>
> been there done that.
> Long distance relationship, airport pickup, Spridget.
> If you remove the spare tire, you'd be surprised how big a suitcase
> actually fits in the trunk.  But of course you can't know for sure
> beforehand.
> I think the trunk lid and rack are fairly sturdy, but if she is bringing
> some brake drums, a cluster gear and a rearend pumpkin as gifts for you,
> you may want to install those right in the airport parking lot before
> strapping the suitcase to the rack.
> I would look for leather suitcase straps or a belt of a really big guy.
>
> Ulix
>
>
> On Tue, 4 May 1999, John C. Gottstein wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >    I'm going to pick up my girlfriend from the airport (darn long
distance
> > relationships), so I want to take the Midget, since she has not yet
ridden
> > in it (no that's not what I mean, let's not start the love in an LBC
thread
> > again).  Since she might have a few pieces of luggage, I need to know
two
> > things.
> >
> > 1) Is the "luggage rack" on the trunk intended for anything heavier than
a
> > picnic basket,
> > 2) If so, Where can I get straps that look a little nicer looking than
> > bungee cords, or those bright, red, NASCAR endorsed, heavy duty nylon
tie
> > down straps?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >         John
> >
>
>     Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|__
> ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
>                                               '67 Sprite     '74 X1/9
>
>


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